The television is part and parcel of many households. Therefore, watching television is a culture of today’s modern society. It is a favourite past-time of many people, cutting across the culture, creed, gender and age. I must admit that I too enjoy “sitting glued” to the TV as mum often laments. Since I watch TV whole day long, I don’t blame mum. However, whenever I watch my favourite TV programme she doesn’t complain. In fact, she often sits together to watch it, the National Geographic.
The National Geographic is a well-known documentary programme, focusing mainly on the ever-changing world, on Mother Earth and on nature and peoples and creatures that colour it with. Personally, I am often awed and amazed with them.
I like this programme because it is very educational. By watching it, I can travel, explore and discover the four corners of the world. I have trekked up the highest peak. I have dived down the deepest trenches. I have walked through the wilderness and be amongst the wild beasts, big and small. Thus, this programme has helped to expand my horizon and improve my knowledge and experience. I can proudly say I am no more a ‘frog in the well’.
I also enjoy watching the National Geographic because it is entertaining, interesting and stimulating. I never imagined that such an educational programme can be very enjoyable. I get a chance to enjoy the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and colours of the world and its different peoples, all in the comfort of my own home.
In addition to that, this programme is of very high quality and it is produced by a team of experts, all are authorities in their own field of interest. The photographic footage is extremely breath-taking and inspiring. Besides, the narration is very accurate, informative, vivid and descriptive. Thus, I have never felt restless, distracted or bored watching this programme.
The National Geographic is my favourite programme as it has helped me to grow and mature. I have watched it since I was a seven-year-old. Now, I am more sensitive and aware of the world and Mother Earth. I learn to be more appreciative of Mother Earth and its beauty and wonders. I am more concern about the preservation and conservation of the world not only now but also for posterity. The National Geographic has converted me into a more responsible citizen of the world and a caretaker of Mother Earth.
It is a touching and heart-warming TV programme and I will not hesitate to recommend it to others so that they too have a chance to savour amazing moments and appreciate and care for the one and only world we live in.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Assignment 3 ; My dream home
Many people have their own dream home inside their minds. Dream homes contain some aspects that people have always wanted. Also, idealistic things can be included in the house. It could be a tall and big building in the middle of the city. Or, it could be a small house in the quiet countryside with no modern things included. I will describe my own dream home, including external appearance, location, and interior aspects.
My dream home looks like a building that has been never made before. It has the unique shape of a pile of white cubes, irregularly organized. Each cube contains one room, and a glass cylinder connects them. Also, the roof is made out of glass, which allows me to see the sky conveniently, without the necessity of going out to see it. Also, it would be a good substitute for light in the house. When I am not in the mood for watching the sky, or when the sky is dark, I could just press a button and the slide curtains could close off the window. The reason that I have made this original shaped building is that I don’t want a home that looks too dull or has a common shape. I always want to make something unique that separates me from the same kind of look. Therefore, I chose this unique kind of shape.
The location of my house would be near the silent beach. It is a very quiet place that allows me to enjoy nature’s beauty, and relax without a stressful and limited lifestyle. Furthermore, it is a perfect location to allow me to see the sunrise and sunset. The main reason that I made the location near the beach is that I love nature. Since I’ve been living inside a city, I’ve had only a few chances to go to the mountains, rivers, and beaches. That is why I want to Commune with nature more. Thus, I want to build my home near the beach and the mountains.
The interior is the most important of all. That’s why my house’s interior includes lots of things. First, I would make a multimedia room. The room includes a wide screen LCD TV, a projector, a fast-running computer, and a good audio system with lots of high quality speakers. With those components, I could enjoy lots of music videos, movies, TV programs, and lots of games with high technical quality. As I’m fond of both listening to and playing music, I would make myself a music room, including a piano, a stage for my personal orchestra and musical band, and lots of music CDs and records. I could sit back and enjoy the leisure moment of music. I would also include a gym and a swimming pool in the yard, in order to get regular exercise. Furthermore, I would raise a dog, because I never had chance to raise one in the home. I would get a personal butler too. Most importantly, all the things will be powered by solar energy. It is economical non-polluting, and is less expensive.
In conclusion, the main reason that I want to build this kind of home is because I want my home to have both nature’s qualities, and modern aspects. Like my imaginary home, including both nature and modern technology, I think that the freshness of nature and modern technology can blend together very well, and will have no risk of tilting to one side or the other too much. Thus, by blending one character into another, I think that it could make a better and more convenient life.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Homework BI sudah siap..
Homework BI sudah siap..
Practice 1
Underline the correct linking words.
1.Remember to look to your left and right (before) you cross the street.
2.(Next), rub a little ointment on the wound as the third step.
3.The thief was at large for a while. (Finally ), the police managed to track him down.
4.My house is located just off the main road. (Similarly) Hassan’s house is near the main road too.
5.Henry bought a car (on the contrary) the fact that cars are very expensive nowadays.
Practice 2
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box. You may use each word more than once.
There later before next then first finally after
Upon arrival at downtown Los Angeles, (first) , we checked in at our hotel. There , we were given some time to rest (after) our long flight. We were told to meet at the lobby (later) in the evening.
We began out tour of city that evening but (before) we started off, the tour leader made a head count. In the city, we went to all the popular tourist spots.(There) was also a Chinatown in Los Angeles.
The (next) morning, we were taken to Disneyland. We spent the whole day (there) . I found it fascinating. (there) was so much to see. I decided to go for the rides.
(First), I went on the roller-coaster. (Next) , I went on a boat ride. (Then) ,I took a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. (Finally) , when the day ended, I went back to the hotel, richer in terms of experience but poorer in terms of money!
Practice 3
Punctuate the sentences with commas, full stops, question marks and capital letters.
1. My mother went to the shop to get flour, sugar, eggs and butter to bake a cake.
2. ''Why are you making so much noise?'' asked puan Aishah.
3. ''Excuse me.Could you give me directions to the nearest shopping mall?'' asked the stranger.
4. The stadium is packed with spectators, hawkers, players, students and the police.
5. The storm last night uprooted trees brought down electric poles and flooded many areas.
Practice 4
Rewrite the sentences, inserting the correct punctuation marks.
1. Mother told us not to forget our books, pencils, bags and raincoats.
2. ''It's going to rain heavily don’t forget to take your umbrella.'' said grandmother.
3. Looking at the list. I realised my mother wanted some flour, sugar, salt, two tins of tuna and some cheese.
4. The teacher had ordered the students to sweep the floor, clean the windows, throw the garbage and shut the door before they went home.
5. "don’t cheat me!" the old lady shouted to the hawker. "i will report you to the police."
Practice 5
Punctuate the following passage.
Zulkifli was very excited. It was his wedding day. The guests had arrived. They were all dressed in their best clothes. His mother, father and siblings were busy greeting them. He could smell the aroma of food being cooked. The house had an air of gaiety. He smiled as he adjusted his songkok before he left the house.
Practice 1
Underline the correct linking words.
1.Remember to look to your left and right (before) you cross the street.
2.(Next), rub a little ointment on the wound as the third step.
3.The thief was at large for a while. (Finally ), the police managed to track him down.
4.My house is located just off the main road. (Similarly) Hassan’s house is near the main road too.
5.Henry bought a car (on the contrary) the fact that cars are very expensive nowadays.
Practice 2
Fill in the blanks with the words in the box. You may use each word more than once.
There later before next then first finally after
Upon arrival at downtown Los Angeles, (first) , we checked in at our hotel. There , we were given some time to rest (after) our long flight. We were told to meet at the lobby (later) in the evening.
We began out tour of city that evening but (before) we started off, the tour leader made a head count. In the city, we went to all the popular tourist spots.(There) was also a Chinatown in Los Angeles.
The (next) morning, we were taken to Disneyland. We spent the whole day (there) . I found it fascinating. (there) was so much to see. I decided to go for the rides.
(First), I went on the roller-coaster. (Next) , I went on a boat ride. (Then) ,I took a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. (Finally) , when the day ended, I went back to the hotel, richer in terms of experience but poorer in terms of money!
Practice 3
Punctuate the sentences with commas, full stops, question marks and capital letters.
1. My mother went to the shop to get flour, sugar, eggs and butter to bake a cake.
2. ''Why are you making so much noise?'' asked puan Aishah.
3. ''Excuse me.Could you give me directions to the nearest shopping mall?'' asked the stranger.
4. The stadium is packed with spectators, hawkers, players, students and the police.
5. The storm last night uprooted trees brought down electric poles and flooded many areas.
Practice 4
Rewrite the sentences, inserting the correct punctuation marks.
1. Mother told us not to forget our books, pencils, bags and raincoats.
2. ''It's going to rain heavily don’t forget to take your umbrella.'' said grandmother.
3. Looking at the list. I realised my mother wanted some flour, sugar, salt, two tins of tuna and some cheese.
4. The teacher had ordered the students to sweep the floor, clean the windows, throw the garbage and shut the door before they went home.
5. "don’t cheat me!" the old lady shouted to the hawker. "i will report you to the police."
Practice 5
Punctuate the following passage.
Zulkifli was very excited. It was his wedding day. The guests had arrived. They were all dressed in their best clothes. His mother, father and siblings were busy greeting them. He could smell the aroma of food being cooked. The house had an air of gaiety. He smiled as he adjusted his songkok before he left the house.
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